Crime in Brixton Acre Lane: statistics, rates and trends
2,508 crimes were recorded in Brixton Acre Lane in the 12 months to July 2026, 193.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Brixton Acre Lane at a glance
- Crime trends in Brixton Acre Lane
- Types of crime in Brixton Acre Lane
- Brixton Acre Lane compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Brixton Acre Lane
- What happened after crimes were reported in Brixton Acre Lane
- Population and deprivation in Brixton Acre Lane
- Questions about crime in Brixton Acre Lane
- About this data
2,508 crimes were recorded in Brixton Acre Lane in the 12 months to July 2026, 193.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 554 reports (22% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Brixton Acre Lane has the 217th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Brixton Acre Lane | Lambeth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,508 | 48,559 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 193.8 | 153.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,944 | 316,920 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Brixton Acre Lane was highest in the year to July 2018 (3,015 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (2,281). Over the whole period it fell 17%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 2,508 | 193.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,667 | 206.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,725 | 210.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,281 | 176.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,631 | 203.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,573 | 198.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,587 | 199.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,735 | 211.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,015 | 232.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 262 |
| June 2026 | 243 |
| May 2026 | 217 |
| April 2026 | 178 |
| March 2026 | 201 |
| February 2026 | 220 |
| January 2026 | 187 |
| December 2025 | 175 |
| November 2025 | 185 |
| October 2025 | 171 |
| September 2025 | 226 |
| August 2025 | 243 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Brixton Acre Lane over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, other theft, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in burglary (+28%) and bicycle theft (+24%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-30%) and criminal damage and arson (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 554 | 42.8 | 2.79 | -2% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 546 | 42.2 | 1.23 | -1% |
| Other theft | 210 | 16.2 | 2.54 | -13% |
| Vehicle crime | 177 | 13.7 | 2.78 | +1% |
| Drugs | 162 | 12.5 | 3.83 | -16% |
| Shoplifting | 162 | 12.5 | 1.51 | +9% |
| Theft from the person | 159 | 12.3 | 7.27 | -30% |
| Public order | 132 | 10.2 | 1.53 | -13% |
| Burglary | 109 | 8.4 | 2.38 | +28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 97 | 7.5 | 1.11 | -28% |
| Robbery | 76 | 5.9 | 4.35 | +1% |
| Bicycle theft | 67 | 5.2 | 6.29 | +24% |
| Other crime | 36 | 2.8 | 1.32 | -27% |
| Possession of weapons | 21 | 1.6 | 1.67 | +50% |
Anti-social behaviour in Brixton Acre Lane
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Brixton Acre Lane recorded 554 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (42.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 22.1% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Brixton Acre Lane
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Brixton Acre Lane recorded 546 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (42.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 21.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Brixton Acre Lane
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Brixton Acre Lane recorded 210 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Brixton Acre Lane
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Brixton Acre Lane recorded 177 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Brixton Acre Lane
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Brixton Acre Lane recorded 162 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Brixton Acre Lane
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Brixton Acre Lane recorded 162 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Brixton Acre Lane
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Brixton Acre Lane recorded 159 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Brixton Acre Lane
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Brixton Acre Lane recorded 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Brixton Acre Lane
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Brixton Acre Lane recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Brixton Acre Lane
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Brixton Acre Lane recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Brixton Acre Lane
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Brixton Acre Lane recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Brixton Acre Lane
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Brixton Acre Lane recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Brixton Acre Lane
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Brixton Acre Lane recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Brixton Acre Lane
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Brixton Acre Lane recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Brixton Acre Lane, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Brixton Acre Lane.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brixton Acre Lane |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clapham East | 2,450 | 218.3 | +13% |
| Brixton Rush Common | 1,400 | 91.2 | -53% |
| Brixton Windrush | 3,877 | 358.1 | +85% |
| Clapham Common & Abbeville | 1,062 | 94.5 | -51% |
| Clapham Park | 882 | 87.6 | -55% |
| Brixton North | 2,477 | 149.1 | -23% |
| Clapham Town | 2,515 | 177.0 | -9% |
| Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction | 2,337 | 149.6 | -23% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Brixton Acre Lane over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 248 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 152 |
| On or near Brighton Terrace | 147 |
| On or near Supermarket | 131 |
| On or near Brixton Hill | 120 |
| On or near Bernay'S Grove | 103 |
| On or near St Saviour'S Road | 100 |
| On or near Nightclub | 95 |
| On or near Acre Lane | 90 |
| On or near Bucknell Close | 89 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Brixton Acre Lane over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,070 | 42.7% |
| Not recorded | 554 | 22.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 439 | 17.5% |
| Under investigation | 162 | 6.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 115 | 4.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 86 | 3.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 30 | 1.2% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 0.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.1% |
Brixton Acre Lane has an estimated population of 12,944. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Brixton Acre Lane sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Brixton Acre Lane |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 8.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 82.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 34.0% |
| Social rented homes | 29.0% |
| Private rented homes | 36.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 |
Is Brixton Acre Lane a safe place to live?
Brixton Acre Lane recorded 193.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Brixton Acre Lane?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 554 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (546).
Is crime in Brixton Acre Lane going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brixton Acre Lane was down 6% on the year before: 2,508 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,667 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Brixton Acre Lane?
Brixton Acre Lane is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Brixton Acre Lane. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.